Morozova, Ilona

Zaynullin, Aydar

2013 (English)In: Ideas of inclusive pedagogy in the context of modern requirements for preschool, school and professional education, p. 66-80Article in journal (Other academic) Published

Abstract [en]

This article reflects ongoing work in training university teachers in the new demands of synchronous online learning at the Institute of Economics, Management and Law in Kazan, Russia. Successful online teaching requires new skills and teachers require practical assistance in learning to handle online meeting tools such as Skype and OpenMeetings. A study of student attitudes is described as well as methods for helping teachers to adapt to online teaching. The success of online teaching depends on creating a sense of trust and respect between teachers and students and it is essential that teachers can convey a friendly and open attitude despite the limitations of using a web camera and headset. The importance of empathy and humour in online education is also described.